Patents by Inventor Peter S. Armstrong

Peter S. Armstrong has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10159320
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a top member adapted to be removably coupled to a bottom member to enclose the electronic device. A first back engagement feature is disposed on an inside surface of a perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the first back engagement feature is adapted to engage a first front engagement feature disposed on an inner perimeter wall of the top member to removably secure the top member to the bottom member. A second back engagement feature is disposed on an outside surface of the perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the second back engagement feature is adapted to engage a second front engagement feature disposed on an outer perimeter wall of the top member to further removably secure the top member to the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Peter S. Armstrong, Stephen James McFadden, Luis Antonio Liera, Weishin Tasha Sharp, Feng Song Liu, Lan Nguyen, Joshua Pearce-Garcia, Aaron Lipner
  • Patent number: 10125921
    Abstract: A mount assembly for releasably receiving a mounting cleat includes a top housing portion, a bottom housing portion, and a recess in the top housing portion to receive the mounting cleat. The mount assembly further includes a biasing device connected to housing portions such that the biasing device exerts a force upon the top housing portion which tends to return the top housing portion to an unrotated position relative to the bottom housing portion. The mount assembly further includes a first clasp mechanism and a second clasp mechanism at least partially disposed within the top housing portion extendable into the recess to clasp the mounting cleat when the top housing portion is in the unrotated position. Finally, the mount assembly includes a locking mechanism configured to temporarily prevent rotation of the top housing portion relative to the bottom housing portion when the locking mechanism is in a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Tofigh Khodapanah, William Wai-Chung Chow, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Paul B. Koh, Peter S. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20180167098
    Abstract: A system for detecting presence of a protective case on an electronic device includes a removable protective case for an electronic device and a set of computer instructions storable on a non-transitory storage medium. The set of computer instructions is executable by one or more computer processors of the electronic device to generate a vibration in the electronic device through activation of a haptic motor of the electronic device. The instructions are further configured to receive data measured by an accelerometer of the electronic device, where the data is measured during the generation of the vibration, and compare the received data to a known vibration signature of the electronic device to determine if the protective case is attached to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Peter S. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 9960521
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device has a device connector for transmission of data and/or power between the device connector and a data and/or power source via a reciprocal connector assembly. The case includes an aperture disposed proximate the device connector of the installed portable electronic device, the aperture passing between an outer surface and an inner surface of the case and defined by a surface between the outer and inner surfaces, the aperture having a circumference; and a compliant seal surrounding the circumference of the aperture, the compliant seal to interface with at least a portion of the backshell portion of the reciprocal connector assembly to seal the aperture when the reciprocal connector assembly is inserted through the aperture to interface with the device connector of the installed portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Peter S. Armstrong, Francisco Garcia, Jonathan Arpin, Warren M. Terry
  • Publication number: 20180094769
    Abstract: A mount assembly for releasably receiving a mounting cleat includes a top housing portion, a bottom housing portion, and a recess in the top housing portion to receive the mounting cleat. The mount assembly further includes a biasing device connected to housing portions such that the biasing device exerts a force upon the top housing portion which tends to return the top housing portion to an unrotated position relative to the bottom housing portion. The mount assembly further includes a first clasp mechanism and a second clasp mechanism at least partially disposed within the top housing portion extendable into the recess to clasp the mounting cleat when the top housing portion is in the unrotated position. Finally, the mount assembly includes a locking mechanism configured to temporarily prevent rotation of the top housing portion relative to the bottom housing portion when the locking mechanism is in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Tofigh KHODAPANAH, William Wai-Chung Chow, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Paul B. Koh, Peter S. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20180064221
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a top member adapted to be removably coupled to a bottom member to enclose the electronic device. A first back engagement feature is disposed on an inside surface of a perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the first back engagement feature is adapted to engage a first front engagement feature disposed on an inner perimeter wall of the top member to removably secure the top member to the bottom member. A second back engagement feature is disposed on an outside surface of the perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the second back engagement feature is adapted to engage a second front engagement feature disposed on an outer perimeter wall of the top member to further removably secure the top member to the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Peter S. Armstrong, Stephen James McFadden, Luis Antonio Liera, Weishin Tasha Sharp, Feng Song Liu, Lan Nguyen, Joshua Pearce-Garcia, Aaron Lipner
  • Patent number: 9869423
    Abstract: A mounting system with a lock switch can be used to releasably attach a first item, such as a protective encasement for an electronic device, to a second item, such as a bicycle mount, suction cup mount, or a surface in a home, office, or vehicle. The mount assembly may include a housing that encloses a cam and torsion spring disposed within a housing volume and has a portion that rotates relative to the cam. A recess in the mount assembly can receive and retain a mounting cleat associated with the first item. One or more clasp mechanisms of the mount assembly can be configured to clasp the mounting cleat when it is inserted into the recess, and to release the mounting cleat when the one housing portion is rotated relative to the cam. A locking mechanism may be included that prevents the housing from rotating and releasing the cleat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Tofigh Khodapanah, William Wai-Chung Chow, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Paul B. Koh, Peter S. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20170244194
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device has a device connector for transmission of data and/or power between the device connector and a data and/or power source via a reciprocal connector assembly. The case includes an aperture disposed proximate the device connector of the installed portable electronic device, the aperture passing between an outer surface and an inner surface of the case and defined by a surface between the outer and inner surfaces, the aperture having a circumference; and a compliant seal surrounding the circumference of the aperture, the compliant seal to interface with at least a portion of the backshell portion of the reciprocal connector assembly to seal the aperture when the reciprocal connector assembly is inserted through the aperture to interface with the device connector of the installed portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Peter S. Armstrong, Francisco Garcia, Jonathan Arpin, Warren M. Terry
  • Publication number: 20170117930
    Abstract: A protective case for use with a portable electronic device includes a protective shell and a cap. The protective shell is configured to at least partially encase the portable electronic device and includes an aperture configured to align with a receptacle of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the protective case. The aperture is configured to allow insertion of the stylus into the receptacle of the portable electronic device from outside the protective shell a cap removably insertable into the aperture of the protective shell to close the aperture. The cap is attachable to the stylus to facilitate removal of the stylus from the receptacle of the installed portable electronic device. The cap is configured to allow the stylus to extend into the receptacle to interact with the sensor of the portable electronic device while remaining attached to the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: MARC A. RICHMOND, PETER S ARMSTRONG, MICHAEL H. KIM, STEVEN A. JONES, ZACHARY W. ZUPANCIC
  • Patent number: 9621219
    Abstract: A protective case for use with a portable electronic device includes a protective shell and a cap. The protective shell is configured to at least partially encase the portable electronic device and includes an aperture configured to align with a receptacle of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the protective case. The aperture is configured to allow insertion of the stylus into the receptacle of the portable electronic device from outside the protective shell a cap removably insertable into the aperture of the protective shell to close the aperture. The cap is attachable to the stylus to facilitate removal of the stylus from the receptacle of the installed portable electronic device. The cap is configured to allow the stylus to extend into the receptacle to interact with the sensor of the portable electronic device while remaining attached to the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Marc A. Richmond, Peter S Armstrong, Michael H. Kim, Steven A. Jones, Zachary W. Zupancic
  • Patent number: 9577697
    Abstract: A waterproof protective case comprising a shell that at least partially encloses a portable electronic device, the shell having an aperture aligned with an opening of a storage area of the portable electronic device, the protective case including a cap that is removably attached to a stylus of the portable electronic device, the aperture of the shell configured to releasably retain a portion of the cap when the stylus is inserted into the opening of the storage area of the portable electronic device, the cap configured to form a waterproof seal when the cap is retained within the aperture of the shell, the cap configured to remove the stylus from the storage area of the protective electronic device while the portable electronic device is in the waterproof protective case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Marc A. Richmond, Peter S Armstrong, Michael H. Kim, Steven A. Jones, Zachary W. Zupancic
  • Publication number: 20160352383
    Abstract: A waterproof protective case comprising a shell that at least partially encloses a portable electronic device, the shell having an aperture aligned with an opening of a storage area of the portable electronic device, the protective case including a cap that is removably attached to a stylus of the portable electronic device, the aperture of the shell configured to releasably retain a portion of the cap when the stylus is inserted into the opening of the storage area of the portable electronic device, the cap configured to form a waterproof seal when the cap is retained within the aperture of the shell, the cap configured to remove the stylus from the storage area of the protective electronic device while the portable electronic device is in the waterproof protective case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: MARC A. RICHMOND, PETER S ARMSTRONG, MICHAEL H. KIM, STEVEN A. JONES, ZACHARY W. ZUPANCIC
  • Publication number: 20160102805
    Abstract: A mounting system with a lock switch can be used to releasably attach a first item, such as a protective encasement for an electronic device, to a second item, such as a bicycle mount, suction cup mount, or a surface in a home, office, or vehicle. The mount assembly may include a housing that encloses a cam and torsion spring disposed within a housing volume and has a portion that rotates relative to the cam. A recess in the mount assembly can receive and retain a mounting cleat associated with the first item. One or more clasp mechanisms of the mount assembly can be configured to clasp the mounting cleat when it is inserted into the recess, and to release the mounting cleat when the one housing portion is rotated relative to the cam. A locking mechanism may be included that prevents the housing from rotating and releasing the cleat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Tofigh KHODAPANAH, William Wai-Chung CHOW, Jonathan H. GUERDRUM, Paul B. Koh, Peter S. ARMSTRONG
  • Publication number: 20100116270
    Abstract: A medical ventilator system that allows the use of pulse flow of oxygen to gain higher FIO2 values and/or conserve oxygen is described. In one embodiment, the ventilator system includes an oxygen concentrator, a medical ventilator and a breathing circuit between the ventilator and a patient. In one embodiment, the oxygen concentrator includes a controller module that is configured to generate a trigger signal to initiate the distribution of one or more pulses of oxygen from the oxygen concentrator to the patient circuit at the onset of a ventilator supplied breath. A small flow of oxygen can be added in between pulses to aid in gaining higher FIO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Paul L. Edwards, Peter S. Armstrong, Richard D. Branson
  • Publication number: 20090097040
    Abstract: A linear motion sensing system for sensing at least shaft position of a linear moving shaft of a linear motion device includes a sensed structure associated with and moving linearly in unison with the linear moving shaft; a light sensor assembly including a light emitter emitting light directed at the sensed structure and a light detector receiving light from the light emitter, the light sensor assembly emitting signals indicative of at least position of the sensed structure; and a sensor module receiving the signals indicative of at least position of the sensed structure from the light sensor assembly and determining at least shaft position of the linear moving shaft of the linear motion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SEQUAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Phillip G. Robert, Peter S. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 6250922
    Abstract: A two-piece dental abutment having a cuff portion that is removable from a upper portion. The upper portion engages and retains the cuff portion during abutment placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Sulzer Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bassett, Peter S. Armstrong, Carl W. Pettersen, Thomas H. Day, Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 6012923
    Abstract: A two-piece dental abutment having a cuff portion that is removable from a upper portion. The cuff is made from a material different than the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Sulzer Calcitek Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bassett, Peter S. Armstrong, Carl W. Pettersen, Philip S. Lyren
  • Patent number: 5897319
    Abstract: A self-tapping dental implant for implantation into bone. The implant includes multiple flutes disposed around the tapping end. Each flute has a helical configuration. During tapping, bone chips are directed upwardly and away from the tapping end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Sulzer Calcitek Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wagner, Peter S. Armstrong, Jeffrey A. Bassett
  • Patent number: 5782636
    Abstract: A bone contouring tool for removing bony tissue surrounding an implanted dental implant and having an elongated shank with a blade and a pilot pin disposed at one end. The pilot pin extends downwardly from the blade and provides guidance during removal of the bony tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Sulzer Calcitek Inc.
    Inventors: Peter S. Armstrong, Brian C. Myers
  • Patent number: D815083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Fitzgerald, Peter S. Armstrong, Aaron M. Lipner, Lan Nguyen